Fellowes AutoMax 300C User manual

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©2013 Fellowes, Inc. Part No. 408106
AutoMaxTM 300C/500C
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AutoMaxTM 300C/500C
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KEY FEATURES AND CONTROLS
CAPABILITIES
CONTROL PANEL
ENGLISH
Model 300C/500C
Will not shred: Adhesive labels, continuous form paper, bound documents, transparencies,
newspaper, cardboard, binder clips, industrial staples, more than 20 pages stapled together,
laminates, 3½ in. Floppies, file folders, X-rays or plastic other than noted above
Paper shred size:
Cross-Cut...................................................................5/32 in. x 1-1/2 in. (4mm x 38mm)
Maximum:
500C Paper Capacity (8.5 in. x11 in. paper).............................................................. 500*
300C Paper Capacity (8.5 in. x11 in. paper).............................................................. 300*
*8.5 in. x11 in., 20lb., (75g) paper at 120V, 60 Hz, 9.5Amps; heavier paper, humidity or
other than rated voltage may reduce capacity.
A. Control Panel (see below)
B. Shredder Drawer
C. Casters
D. Disconnect Power Switch
1. OFF
2. ON
E. See Safety Instructions
(inside drawer)
F. Bin Door
G. Bin (inside)
1. Overheat (red)
2. Remove Paper (red)
3. Bin Full (red)
4. Drawer/Bin Door
Open (red)
5. Time Delay (blue)
6. Smart Lock
TM
(blue)
7. Start (blue)
8. On/Off (blue)
*300C does not include time delay feature.
8-1/2“ x 11” paper 8-1/2“ x 14” paper
(200 sheets)
Staples
CD/DVD
A.
B.
D.
F.
E.
G.
C.
20+ Sheets Stapled – Pull
apart stapled stacks of
paper containing more
than 20 sheets
20+ Sheets Clipped – Pull
apart clipped stacks of
paper containing more than
20 sheets
An occasional CD or DVD
is acceptable. Interlace
the CD or DVD within a
standard paper stack
Materials smaller that
8.5” x 11”, interlace small
sheets, mailers and credit
cards in between standard
sheets
SHREDDING MIXED MEDIA
WILL SHRED
Paper clips Credit cards
Messy stack of paper
Junk mail Crumpled paper
4. 5. 6. 8. 1. 2. 3.
500C
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AutoMaxTM 300C/500C
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS — Read Before Using!
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• Operation,maintenance,andservicerequirementsarecoveredintheinstruction
manual. Read the entire instruction manual before operating shredders.
• Keepawayfromchildrenandpets.Keephandsawayfrompaperentry.Alwaysset
to off or unplug when not in use.
• Keepforeignobjects–gloves,jewelry,clothing,hair,etc.–awayfromshredder
openings.Ifobjectenterstopopening,switchtoReverse(R)tobackoutobject.
• Neveruseaerosolproducts,petroleumbasedlubricantsorotherflammable
products on or near shredder. Do not use canned air on shredder.
• Avoidtouchingexposedcuttingblades,gearsandtacksundershredderheador
feed arms.
• Unplugshredderbeforecleaningorservicing.
• Donotuseifdamagedordefective.Donotdisassembleshredder.
Do not place near or over heat source or water.
• ThisshredderhasaDisconnectPowerSwitch(D)thatmustbeintheON (I)
position to operate shredder. In case of emergency, move switch to OFF (O)
position. This action will stop shredder immediately.
• Shreddermustbepluggedintoaproperlygroundedwalloutletorsocketofthe
voltage and amperage designated on the label. The grounded outlet or socket
mustbeinstalledneartheequipmentandeasilyaccessible.Energyconverters,
transformers, or extension cords should not be used with this product.
• FIREHAZARD–DoNOTshredgreetingcardswithsoundchipsorbatteries.
• Forindooruseonly.
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BASIC SHREDDING OPERATION
PAPER
Open drawer and
add paper
Plug in and put
disconnect power
switch in ON (I) position
Press ( ) ON to
activate
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Close drawer
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WHEN IN SLEEP MODE
PAPER JAM
ENGAGE SMARTLOCK
To get out of sleep, open
drawer and load paper
Shredder will automatically
reverse paper and Remove
Paper icon will illuminate
Open drawer and
add paper
Press On
Lock icon will turn off
and shredder drawer
will unlock
Close drawer and press
Start to begin shredding
Open drawer and
remove paper
Smart Lock automatically
engages. Drawer will lock
and Lock icon on control
panel will illuminate
Separate shredded stack,
turn stack around so
clean, un-shredded edge
goes into drawer first
Close drawer and press
start to resume shredding
Whenshredjobis
complete, Lock icon will
turn off and shredder
drawer will unlock
or
JamGuard System™
Prevents shredding interruptions
forjamfreeoperation
SmartLock™
Engages with each shred cycle to
protect confidential information
Energy Saving Sleep Mode
Feature shuts down the shredder
after 2 minutes of inactivity
ADVANCED PRODUCT FEATURES
SLEEP MODE OPERATION
JAMGUARD SYSTEMTM
SMARTLOCKTM
Feature shuts down the shredder after 2 minutes
of inactivity
Intheeventofapaperjam
Engages with each shred cycle to protect
confidential information
Press start ( ) to
begin shredding. Drawer
will lock automatically
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For more information about all of Fellowes Advanced Product Features go to www.fellowes.com
After turning the disconnect power switch on, the shredder will run through a start up cycle before ready for use.
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AutoMaxTM 300C/500C
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Do not discard: keep for future reference.
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AutoMaxTM 300C/500C

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LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY
Limited Warranty: Fellowes, Inc. (“Fellowes”) warrants the parts of the machine to be free of
defects in material and workmanship and provides service and support for 1 year from the date
of purchase by the original consumer. Fellowes warrants the cutting blades of the machine to
be free from defects in material and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase by the
original consumer. If any part is found to be defective during the warranty period, your sole and
exclusive remedy will be repair or replacement, at Fellowes’ option and expense, of the defective
part. This warranty does not apply in cases of abuse, mishandling, failure to comply with product
usage standards, shredder operation using an improper power supply (other than listed on the
label), or unauthorized repair. Fellowes reserves the right to charge the consumers for any
additional costs incurred by Fellowes to provide parts or services outside of the country where the
shredderisinitiallysoldbyanauthorizedreseller.ANYIMPLIEDWARRANTY,INCLUDINGTHATOF
MERCHANTABILITYORFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE,ISHEREBYLIMITEDINDURATION
TO THE APPROPRIATE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. In no event shall Fellowes be liable
foranyconsequentialorincidentaldamagesattributabletothisproduct.Thiswarrantygivesyou
specific legal rights. The duration, terms, and conditions of this warranty are valid worldwide,
exceptwheredifferentlimitations,restrictions,orconditionsmayberequiredbylocallaw.For
more details or to obtain service under this warranty, please contact us or your dealer.
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DELAYED START (ON 500C ONLY)
DELAYED START
Close drawer and
press clock icon on
control panel
Press once for
30 minute delay
(one LED will
illuminate)
Press twice for
60 minute delay
(two LEDs will
illuminate)
Press three times for
90 minute delay
(three LEDs will
illuminate)
Press four times to
reset clock
Allows you to delay shredding for 30, 60 or 90 minutes.
If a critical situation occurs while SmartLock™ is engaged and the shredder drawer
needs to be accessed, follow the steps below.
In case of a power outage, SmartLock™ will remain engaged.
Once power is restored, shred cycle will automatically resume.
**To cancel Delayed Start, press and hold Clock icon for 2 seconds
* Shredder will not run if the hatch is not in place. Always replace the
hatch to resume shredding.
Open drawer and
add paper
Locate the access
screw on the back of
the machine and turn
counter clockwise with
a 6mm allen wrench.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Overheat Indicator: When the Overheat Indicator is illuminated, the shredder has exceeded its maximum operating temperature and needs to cool down. This indicator
will remain illuminated and the shredder will not operate for the duration of the recovery time.
BinFull:Whenilluminated,theshredderwastebinisfullandneedstobeemptied.UseFelloweswastebag36054.
Drawer/Bin Door Open: The shredder will not run if the bin is open. When illuminated, close the bin to resume shredding.
Remove Paper: When illuminated, see Paper Jam section under Advanced Product Features.
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The service hatch
will begin to rise.
Keepturninguntil
the hatch panel
is easily removed
from the top of the
machine.
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To replace the service
hatch, position hatch
panel back on top of
the machine. Hold
panel in place while
turning the allen
wrench clockwise until
you feel resistance.
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